Live-In Carer in Macclesfield, Cheshire – UK-Based Applicants Only

Carefound Home Care is seeking a Live-In Carer in Macclesfield, Cheshire, a role ideal for UK-based applicants with existing right-to-work, though foreign applicants may still enquire. This full-time position offers a salary of £19,279.92 per annum, with attractive benefits including paid travel expenses and food allowance. While visa sponsorship is not advertised, those already in the UK with the legal right to work are strongly preferred.

Job Description

As a Live-In Care Assistant with Carefound Home Care, you will provide essential support and companionship to clients within their own homes across Cheshire, Nottinghamshire, and Yorkshire. This vital role involves assisting with daily living activities, ensuring the comfort and well-being of individuals, and maintaining a high standard of person-centred care.

You will be part of a team rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), delivering a service that makes a genuine difference in people's lives. The role requires a compassionate and experienced individual committed to upholding the company's reputation for excellence in social care.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a care setting, ideally as a live-in carer.
• A kind-hearted and empathetic approach to care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work full-time with a choice of work patterns.
• Must possess existing right-to-work in the UK.
• Willingness to travel to various locations within Cheshire, Nottinghamshire, and Yorkshire.

Benefits

• Competitive pay ranging from £789 to £1,021 per week, with double time on bank holidays.
• Paid travel expenses and food allowance.
• Flexible full-time work patterns.
• Opportunity to work for a CQC 'Outstanding' rated company.
• Supportive team environment and career development opportunities in social care.

How to Prepare

For Nigerian and African immigrants already in the UK with the right to work, preparing for a Live-In Carer role, especially within an NHS-affiliated category, requires showcasing your care experience effectively. Ensure your CV is polished, highlighting any UK-based care experience, even if voluntary, and tailor your LinkedIn profile to reflect your commitment to social care. Emphasise any relevant certifications or training that align with UK care standards, and be ready to discuss your understanding of CQC regulations during an interview.

While this role prefers UK-based applicants with existing right-to-work, if you are a foreign applicant with exceptional, UK-recognised credentials and are enquiring about your eligibility, ensure your application clearly states your current visa status and how you meet the right-to-work requirement, or your pathway to obtaining it if applicable. Focus on transferable skills and any professional registrations that might be relevant to the UK healthcare sector, such as a DBS check or any care-specific qualifications.

• Ensure your CV highlights all care experience, including specific duties and client types.
• Prepare for an interview by researching Carefound Home Care and the CQC 'Outstanding' rating.
• Gather references from previous care roles, ideally from UK employers if available.
• If you have existing UK right-to-work, clearly state this in your application and cover letter.
• For those enquiring, be prepared to discuss your current immigration status and how it aligns with the 'UK-based only' preference.

Visa Sponsorship & Foreigner Eligibility

Visa sponsorship is not advertised for this Live-In Carer position. The employer explicitly prefers UK-based applicants with existing right-to-work. Foreign applicants may still enquire, but should confirm their eligibility and current immigration status with the employer directly before applying to avoid disappointment.